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]]>Start on your hands and knees. Place your hands directly under your shoulders and then step your feet back until your legs are straight. Ensure that your feet are slightly wider than hip-width apart and that there is a straight line from your heels to the top of your head. Tighten your abs, quads, and glutes and hold the position.
When you perform a plank with perfect form, you will be able to condition and strengthen far more than just your core. “Planking is a more total-body exercise than a crunch, which focuses mostly on the rectus abdominis. Planking engages the arms, hips, glutes, legs, and upper back. It works those deep stabilizing muscles as it is an isometric exercise,” personal trainer Annie Mulgrew explained.
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]]>Planks grew in popular around a decade ago, which is also around the time that it became super trendy to work on your core. This is no coincidence. Planks are one of the most versatile and effective ways to work on your core, and the best part is that it’s super easy for beginners to get into.
The exercise engages your entire core, from the obliques to the transverse abdominis to the rectus abdominis. It’s a very slow-burning exercise, one that doesn’t seem to hurt at first, until you really stick at it long enough.
To do a plank, simply plop down onto the ground as if in a push-up position, and put all of your weight onto your forearms and toes. Keep your body in a straight line and continue to hold it out for as long as possible. This is the most basic version of how to do a plank, but bear in mind that there a handful of other plank varieties you can try out.
As we mentioned, the great thing about planking—other than how it greatly enhances your core—is how simply it is for beginners to get into. It’s not like a pull-up or even a push-up. It’s very easy to start, and as long as you stick to it, your core will thank you down the line.
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]]>The plank can be done anytime and anywhere, alone or as a part of a routine, whatever suits you best. You might think that it’s all too easy and simple, but hold that thought until you try to hold a plank for 60 seconds or more.
To do a perfect plank, place your forearms on the floor with your fists clasped, making sure the elbows are aligned below the shoulders. Your arms should form a 90-degree angle with the floor and your body should maintain a straight line from the heels through the top of your head. Tuck your toes, tighten your abs and hold the position for at least 20 seconds. Gradually increase the time up to 4 minutes on the last day of the challenge.
Start this 28-day planking challenge and see your body transform.
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]]>Start on your hands and knees. Place your hands directly under your shoulders and then step your feet back until your legs are straight. Ensure that your feet are slightly wider than hip-width apart and that there is a straight line from your heels to the top of your head. Tighten your abs, quads, and glutes and hold the position.
When you perform a plank with perfect form, you will be able to condition and strengthen far more than just your core. “Planking is a more total-body exercise than a crunch, which focuses mostly on the rectus abdominis. Planking engages the arms, hips, glutes, legs, and upper back. It works those deep stabilizing muscles as it is an isometric exercise,” personal trainer Annie Mulgrew explained.
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]]>The post The Best Exercise For Strengthening Your Core appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>Planks grew in popular around a decade ago, which is also around the time that it became super trendy to work on your core. This is no coincidence. Planks are one of the most versatile and effective ways to work on your core, and the best part is that it’s super easy for beginners to get into.
The exercise engages your entire core, from the obliques to the transverse abdominis to the rectus abdominis. It’s a very slow-burning exercise, one that doesn’t seem to hurt at first, until you really stick at it long enough.
To do a plank, simply plop down onto the ground as if in a push-up position, and put all of your weight onto your forearms and toes. Keep your body in a straight line and continue to hold it out for as long as possible. This is the most basic version of how to do a plank, but bear in mind that there a handful of other plank varieties you can try out.
As we mentioned, the great thing about planking—other than how it greatly enhances your core—is how simply it is for beginners to get into. It’s not like a pull-up or even a push-up. It’s very easy to start, and as long as you stick to it, your core will thank you down the line.
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]]>The plank can be done anytime and anywhere, alone or as a part of a routine, whatever suits you best. You might think that it’s all too easy and simple, but hold that thought until you try to hold a plank for 60 seconds or more.
To do a perfect plank, place your forearms on the floor with your fists clasped, making sure the elbows are aligned below the shoulders. Your arms should form a 90-degree angle with the floor and your body should maintain a straight line from the heels through the top of your head. Tuck your toes, tighten your abs and hold the position for at least 20 seconds. Gradually increase the time up to 4 minutes on the last day of the challenge.
Start this 28-day planking challenge and see your body transform.
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